Watches - another OCD problem
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This one today, and now it's time to figure out what I'm getting for my 50th birthday this summer.
I'm thinking more vintage Rolex.
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Questions for the watch guys….. If I am looking for a Rolex, and I'm most interested in one that is not offered in the current releases, what is the recommended route to take to acquire the one I want ? Are there any recommended shops I should look into ? What are the places I should stay away from ?
My 50th birthday is at the end of March. I want to treat myself for this one. Lord knows, no one else is going to.
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Hi @scooter , depending on what you want there are multiple third party options (some more reputable than others) where you can source vintage Rolex models. Some will help you search also if they don't have what you want immediately available. I have used/know a few with sterling reputations in the industry - hit me up via PM if you like…
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Hey @scooter - congrats. If you're wanting one of the modern steel Rolex sports models it is unlikely that you will get one through an AD (unless you have a prior VIP relationship). Rolex Geneva are throttling their global distribution à la Hermès and are ending relationships with AD's in lieu of more Rolex boutiques.
That sucks.
Which model are you after? As @Manticore suggests your best option may be through the gray market or through a private seller on one of the watch forums (be sure you know the specifics of the watch and buy the seller).
Happy hunting:)
Questions for the watch guys….. If I am looking for a Rolex, and I'm most interested in one that is not offered in the current releases, what is the recommended route to take to acquire the one I want ? Are there any recommended shops I should look into ? What are the places I should stay away from ?
My 50th birthday is at the end of March. I want to treat myself for this one. Lord knows, no one else is going to.
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Always debated getting a period correct Jubilee for the 16710A. But I got a good deal on a brand new 63600 Super and I must say I'm digging the Super clasp mechanism and look better. Arrived today and just swapped it out.
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The Max Bill Mega by Junghans. About 38mm, thin, radio controlled HEQ quartz. Just about the perfect quartz for me.
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Weird that it starts with W being west of the Mississippi. Must be unrelated to broadcast radio station call letters even though it looks like one, or else it would start with a K. Puzzling.
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The inevitable fiftieth anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Watch has been released.
I'm a bit underwhelmed, but the minutiae of Speedmasters doesn't appeal. What is interesting is that the 1861 movement has been upgraded with silicon components to be a Master Chronometer. Which means it's accurate and impervious to magnetism.
More at Hodinkee.
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It looks less monochromatic in your picture than in the ones I saw at ABTW. I think it's a fair effort for a gold Speedy, but that a gold Speedy is fundamentally an unappealing idea unless it's white gold.
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That's a good looking watch, @Anesthetist. The plexiglass crystal would concern me, though. But I'm uncoordinated and probably bang into things more than you do.
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As for the Omega, I feel like calling the alloy "moonshine gold" wasn't a decision made with the American market in mind.
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I don't like how here and with their ceramic they feel the need to call the materials out on the dials of the watches. Otherwise, aside from not using the new 321, if you're gonna do a yellow gold Speedy (and gold is appropriate for a 50th anniversary) I think they did a fairly good job. Even though the black markers set them up for a black bezel, I think the burgundy was an inspired choice. If the dial could somehow have more contrast that would be an improvement.
The hour and minute hands in your image look different. I have seen them gold with black inlay elsewhere.
Speaking of black inlay, I'm assuming the onyx markers leave no room for lume.
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I love Speedies and although the applied 60’s logo is cool, the watch is overall very meh.
As for the plastic crystal, I had really good luck with my Speedy and terrible luck with an Ennebi Fondale. I guess it all depends on the composition because the Speedy crystal is def more exposed than that of the Fondale. As for the Max Bill, it’s yet to be seen.
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Fret not over plexiglass crystals. Polywatch cleans any scratches in a breeze.
That's a good looking watch, @Anesthetist. The plexiglass crystal would concern me, though. But I'm uncoordinated and probably bang into things more than you do.
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Fitting…
